Killlai, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, India
Pichavaram the second largest Mangrove forest in the world, near the temple town of Chidambaram, is one of the unique Eco tourism spots in South India. The backwaters, inter connected by the Vellar and Coleroon river systems, offer abundant scope for water sports, rowing, kayak and canoeing.
Suggested time duration
2 HoursCrowded Period
WeekendBest Season To Visit
March to JulyDo's & Dont's
Architecture
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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All Days | 09:00 AM | 04:00 PM | 125 | 75 |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Chidambaram Bus Stand
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14.6 KM | 9513508001 |
Vriddhachalam Junction |
58 KM | 139 |
Puducherry Airport
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66 KM | 0413-2255506 |
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Parking
Parking is Available for 10 CarsNearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Pichavaram | 17 KM |
Nearest Temples
Varaha Perumal blessed the river Sankarabharani as Uttarvahini here
Mangalasasanam hymns have been rendered by Thirumangai Azhwar here
One of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams and 17th Shiva Sthalam
Lord is seen with sixteen hands here
This is the only temple where Narasimha is seen in a sleeping posture
One of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams
Sri Rama took rest here after the battle in lanka
Famous for it's so called mystery Chidambara Rahasyam
Arunagirinadhar termed this temple as hillock frequented by monkeys
One of the 4 Vaishna Shrines with syambhu moorthis of Lord Vishnu
Nearest Attractions
Paradise beach is famous for water rides and boating
Great example of Mughal Era Architecture
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